Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 21, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 La Bukana 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Take Wings 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mom’s Cheesecake 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Grace On Grace 3.50 3.4 7-1
6 6 She’s Single Again 8.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Streaking 4.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Co Heart 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Madame Markievicz 20.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Ton a Laughs 20.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Splotch 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lovebug 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Honeybeebobbie 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tiffany Twist 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Divinely Bolt 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Jump Into the Fire 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Best Seller 2.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Rosie’s Halo 2.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Klimt’s Muse 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Payne 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jackman 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sogno Di Campione (CHI) 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Background 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 J. P. Race 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Friar Laurence 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 The Queens Jules 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Summer Splash 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ervadean 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charriere 10.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Pistol 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Aunt Becca 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Olga 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Altered Shot 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 American Starlet 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mighty Madison 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Heavenville 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Stiglets 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Ortho Star 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Speechless 5.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Limited Edition 8.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Knock Knock Joke 12.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Scotch Chocolate 15.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Hasten 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Winning Fortune 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Big Walk 20.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Cash the Money 10.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Rothko 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Start to Win 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Texas Town 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Justifreak 2.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Alder 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Triple Trea 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 One Giant Leap 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Shirl’s Bee 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Pay Zone 4.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Caper’s Hooley 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Silver Halo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Bourbon Flight S.) – Bourbon Flight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Batten Down 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Elephants Ear 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Real Macho 4.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Hades 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Next Level 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mugatu 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Fasig-tipton Dogwood S.) – Fasig-tipton Dogwood S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Mane Squeeze 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Neom Beach 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Uphill Dance 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Fibber 3.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Manama Gold 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Reagan’s Flame 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Halina’s Forte 4.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Legadema 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Cap Classique 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Harrods Creek S.) – Harrods Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jefferson Street 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Illuminare 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Valentine Candy 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Henro 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Willy D’s 15.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Dilger (IRE) 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Alwaysintomischief 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Seneca Overnight S.) – Seneca Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Miss Justify 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Chatalas 4.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Home Game 15.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Little Jamie 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Neon Icon 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Life Talk 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Midshipman’s Dance 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Here’s the Spider 30.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Just Be Quiet 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Alpine Princess 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Everland 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dazzling Move 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Letstalkaboutme 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cruise Missile 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Go Purple 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Pretty Pertinent 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Just a Coed 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sang 5.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Undercover 3.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Milven 15.00 5.6 10-1
12 12 Dancing Princess 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Palmilla’s Bet 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Pahoehoe d’Oro 6.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Captive Heart 20.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Taka 20.00 9.7 18-1
14 14 Barbanera 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Uno Le 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Flat Stormin 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Performability 10.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.